# Agony Aunties on the Pressure to "Have It All Figured Out"

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 9 May 2025, 12 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/d3b5c0da-267c-11f0-8aa0-e37e36789168/media.mp3

In this episode, the Agony Aunties address a common concern among individuals in their mid-thirties who feel overwhelmed by life's big decisions, especially regarding having children. The discussion dismantles the false narrative of a linear path to success, emphasises the importance of self-awareness, and offers insights into managing societal pressures and personal expectations. The episode also touches on the significance of recognising real time boundaries for biological factors, broadening one's concept of family, cultivating curiosity about one's true desires, and the benefit of therapy in understanding personal choices.Please subscribe and leave a review—it truly makes all the difference! Follow Julia at @juliasamuelmbe for more insights, tips, and conversations on life's challenges and how to improve your mental well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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